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Sunday, June 16, 2013  Last week, motorists saw a slight increase in both oil and gas prices after President Barack Obama authorized support and arms for Syrian rebels, increasing tensions in an oil-saturated region.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  After three people were found dead and a fourth was found unresponsive in the same North Carolina hotel room in two separate carbon monoxide poisoning incidents just weeks apart from each other, many are asking why there wasn't a nearby detector installed.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  As the temperature gets hotter, local officials around town are working harder to keep the people that live here cool.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Updated with video; Officials with the Coffee County Fire Department say they are on scene after gas explosions occurred in Douglas.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Retail gas prices have remained relatively stable across the Southeast region.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Updated with video; As hurricane and thunderstorm season hits in Southwest Georgia, the chances for power outages go up, but experts say there are some tips to help you better handle those few hours in the dark.

Monday, June 03, 2013  AAA reports the cost of gas is on a downward trend during the start of June and is likely to continue dropping throughout the week.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  In Thursday morning’s Water Gas and Light Commission meeting, one of the big discussions revolved around approving several purchases that will total over $100,000.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  AAA says that the price of gas remained stable, despite the large amount of motorists traveling for Memorial Day.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Canadians find many goods are a lot less expensive on the U.S. side of the border.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Updated with video; Traveling this holiday? AAA Travel projects 35 million people will also journey at least 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Gas prices stayed unchanged and are expected to stay that way leading up to Memorial Day according to new reports released by AAA.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Updated with video; Suspects are being questioned by police about two burglaries early Tuesday morning.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Auto Club Group reports that gas prices stayed relatively stable last week despite oil prices yo-yoing.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Updated with video; Albany Police are reporting that two male suspects ran into the Save-Rite Petro Station, at 427 South Westover Boulevard at around 9:30 PM Friday night .